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<\/a>\nThe next morning after breakfast, we were on the water for 6am, forecast was a F5 and gusting up to F7. For me this was the most physical part of our journey and as we clawed our way in to the harbor, 18nm and 6 hours from our start.\u00a0 I felt a mix of relief and warm satisfaction. \u2028In the last few days, life is almost back to normal. I\u2019ve been sorting through all my kit, washing and repacking and looking over video clips and photos.<\/p>\n
A few more stats. The biggest mileage was 34 nm and there was 2 of these. Day 26 round the Mullet Peninsular, up in the NW and day 39 from Belfast Lough to St Johns Point.\u00a0 While the smallest distance was 10nm as we rounded Clogher and Sybil Head and experienced a significant 3-4mt Atlantic swell, confused reflected waves and sustained clapotis. It was an exciting as well as a gripping morning. \u00a0\u00a0Overall we had fantastic conditions and more days than expected with stunning silky seas and blue-sky days.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve seen first hand just how spectacular the coastline and wildlife around Ireland is. And I feel we got the balance right, based on the 50 days I had available before going back to work.\u00a0 From exploring, caves, gullies and tunnels, outer islands, villages and time with local people. \u00a0To paddling from headland to headland and making the most of conditions, to get the mileage in.\u00a0 Overall I\u2019ve been blown away by the generosity, kindness and hospitality of the people we’ve met along the journey. From paddlers, following our journey and those we just met who opened their house to us, and welcomed us in.<\/p>\n I feel very fortunate to have been able to take the time out to complete this expedition and thank my partner Sonja for managing mission control, with updating my Blog and managing the bookings for Coastal Spirit.<\/p>\n Fundraising for my chosen charity, Cancer Research UK now stands at over \u00a31,200, so thank you to those who donated. \u2028\u2028My Cetus HV carried the load and felt secure and stable in rough seas and challenging winds.\u00a0 Being able to trust that my boat was up for the job, was a big weight off my mind.<\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Website<\/b><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.coastalspirit.com\/<\/b><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n http:\/\/northwalesseakayaking.blogspot.co.uk\/2013\/06\/ireland-circumnavigation-complete.html<\/b><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Facebook<\/b><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n